Today Asus made a surprising entry by rolling Android 10 beta updates to their Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL). Well, the device gets the software version 17.0615.2003.20 with vanilla Android OS, latest Android security patch, Dark Theme support, and many more. If you have not received this major update, then you can manually install the Asus Zenfone 5 to the Android 10 update.

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With Android 10 OS, it brings plenty of new features to the device system like system UI, new gesture navigation, improved privacy and location control, enhanced app permissions, foldable display support, security features, system-wide dark mode, improved call quality, bubble feature, live caption, etc. While the latest version also improves battery life, Focus mode which is similar to the Do Not Disturb mode, etc. Apart from that Android 10 also features 65 new emojis. It also comes with direct audio streaming support to hearing aid devices. Along with the Android 10 feature, this version also bumped the security patch to December 2019.

Android 10: Overview

Android 10 is the latest and 10th iteration of Android OS launched in September 2019 by Google. It brings so many useful and unique features to the system keeping in mind users’ preferences. Most of the Android smartphones are expected to receive the stable Android 10 update in 2020 except for some of the devices and Samsung Galaxy A10e is one of them to get an early update. Now, let’s check out most of the Android 10 features below.

Android 10 or Android Q offers plenty of new features and improvements like focus mode, live caption, system-wide dark mode, gestures navigation, improved app permission, security updates, 5G support. Additionally, it brings sound amplifier, foldable display support, improved location permission, smart reply, chat bubble, camera improvements, and more.

Now, if you’re an Asus Zenfone 5 user and waiting for the latest Android 10 update for a while, then check out the software update on your device manually via the phone Settings > System > Software Update.

Changelog: WW-17.0615.2005.25

1.Updated Android security patch 2.Changed system to vanilla Android 10 3.Supported Google Play System update 4.Changed to SnapDragon Camera, Google Contacts, Google Clock, OEM FM Radio 5.Supported Android 10 Dark Theme 6.Added “Suggested actions and replies “in notifications’ advanced setting 7.UI design changed to Android 10 8.Changed to Android 10 Wi-Fi QR code sharing / scanning feature 9.Changed to Android 10 notch design 10.Added Adaptive brightness, Adaptive Batter, Digital Wellbeing in Settings 11.Fixed the issue where microphone is not working while ‘OK Google’ is active. 12.Fixed OIS-functionality in Camera not working as expected 13.Corrected translations for certain parts in the Camera settings 14.Fixed the issue where the screen could unintentionally turns on 15.Fixed payment by NFC SIM card not working issue 16.Fixed widevine without L1 issue 17.Ajusted notification vibration effect

Changelog: WW-17.0615.2003.22

– Fixed the issue where microphone is not working while ‘OK Google’ is active. – Fixed OIS-functionality in Camera not working as expected – Corrected translations for certain parts in the Camera settings – Fixed the issue where the screen could unintentionally turns on

Changelog: WW-17.0615.2003.20

  • Updated Android security patch
  • Changed system to vanilla Android 10
  • Supported Google Play System update
  • Changed to SnapDragon Camera, Google Contacts, Google Clock, OEM FM Radio
  • Supported Android 10 Dark Theme
  • Added “Suggested actions and replies” in notifications’ advanced setting
  • UI design changed to Android 10
  • Changed to Android 10 Wi-Fi QR code sharing/scanning feature
  • Changed to Android 10 notch design
  • Added Adaptive brightness, Adaptive Batter, Digital Wellbeing in Settings

Download Firmware

  • 17.0615.2003.20: Download
  • 17.0615.2003.22: Download
  • 17.0615.2005.25: Download

If the update is available for your handset, simply grab the OTA update by downloading and installing it. Make sure to connect your device to a W-Fi network and maintain the battery level by more than 50% at least.

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But if in case, you’re not getting the OTA update notification yet, then don’t worry. We’ve also provided the firmware file for the Asus Zenfone 5 (Android 10). Just download the firmware file and check the installation guide to install this firmware.

  • First of all Download the zip link and rename the file to update.zip.

  • Now Switch Off your device and reboot into recovery mode by pressing the Power button +Volume UP button.

  • In recovery mode select apply update from sd card.

  • Now Choose the update.zip file which you downloaded.

  • Wait until the installation process completes.

  • Once the installation process is completed and You can Reboot your Zenfone 5.

  • That’s it, fellas! Done. you have upgraded your smartphone.

  • First of all Download the ADB and Fastboot drivers for Windows and Mac and extract it

  • Now move the downloaded OTA zip file to ADB Folder

  • Enable USB Debugging

  • To Enable USB Debugging, First of all, You need to activate Developer Option on your smartphone.

  • To activate, Go to your Settings -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled”.

  • Once your developer option is active, Go back to your settings -> Open developer option -> Enable USB Debugging.

  • In your PC/Laptop, Open the extracted ADB Folder and Open Command Window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click.

  • Reboot your phone to recovery by pressing Volume UP + Power button.

  • Now connect the PC to Mobile with USB Cable.

  • Now enter the following command in the command window that you open

  • adb devices

  • This command will show if any device is connected properly. If it doesn’t show, then please check the drivers are installed properly or if the attached cable is damaged.

  • If your device is listed, then please type the below command in your command window.

  • adb sideload File_name.zip

  • Wait until the installation process completes.

  • Once the installation process is completed and You can Reboot your Zenfone 5.

  • That’s it, fellas! Done. you have upgraded the Asus Zenfone 5.

I hope this guide is useful to install Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) Android 10 update with WW-17.0615.2003.20.

adb devices

adb sideload File_name.zip

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